Saint Louis University (Baguio)
- Not to be confused with Saint Louis University, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Saint Louis University (abbreviated as SLU and colloquially called eSLU) is a private educational institution in Baguio City, approximately two hundred fifty kilometers north of Manila.[1] The school was established in 1911 by the Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae missionaries, to further Christianize the northern Philippines. SLU is one of the largest universities north of Manila with 26, 700 university students from various backgrounds (not counting the elementary and high school) as of school year 2009-2010.[2] It is centrally situated in a six-hectare campus in the heart of Baguio City, and has more than 30 buildings.
The University offers a full array of programs at the elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate levels. The university comprises nine schools or colleges with campuses throughout the Baguio metropolitan area. SLU's main campus is located at A Bonifacio Street where the six schools are housed while the Maryheights Academic Campus houses the School of Accountancy and Business Management and Gonzaga Campus houses the Schools of Law and Teacher Education.
In the 2007 ranking released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Saint Louis University placed 10th among the top universities in the country based on the performance in board examinations regulated by the Philippine government. Saint Louis University also placed 216th in the 2009 QS Asian University Ranking. Likewise, SLU ranked 288th in the International Faculty Review on the same survey. The university was included in the 2010 QS Asian University Ranking ranking 201+.
Institution
The motto of Saint Louis University is "Sapientia Aedificat", a Latin phrase meaning "Wisdom Builds" or more literally "Knowledge Edifies." .[3]
Schools and divisions
School of Accountancy and Business Management
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- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSAc)
- Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (BSMA)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
- major in:
- Business Economics (BSBA Bus Econ)
- Financial Management (BSBA FinMan)
- Human Resource Development Management (BSBA HRDM)
- Marketing (BSBA Mktg)
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entrep)
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management(BS HTM)
- major in Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management (BSHTM HRRM)
- major in Travel & Tours Management (BSHTM TTM)
- Associate in Accounting Technology (AAT)
School of Computing and Information Sciences
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- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Management (BSIM)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BS Math)
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics (BS Stat)
School of Engineering and Architecture
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- Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BSArch)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE)
- Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering (BSGE)
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Enggineering (BSMechE)
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (BSEM)
School of Humanities
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- Special Program in English Language and Literature (SPELL)
- Bachelor of Arts (AB)
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- Major in Communication (AB Com)
- Major in Legal Studies (AB LS)
- Major in English (AB Engl)
- Major in Political Science (AB Pol Sci)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS Psych)
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BS S Wk)
- Bachelor of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies (Ph B Is)
School of Law
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- Bachelor of Laws (LL. B.)
School of Medicine
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- St. Louis University International School of Medicine
School of Natural Sciences
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- Associate in Health Science Education (AHSE)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS Biol)
- Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm)
- Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT)
School of Nursing
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- Associate in Health Science Education (AHSE)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
School of Teacher Education
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- Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd)
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- Major in Pre-School Education (BEEd PSE)
- Major in Special Education (BEEd SPEd)
- Major in General Education (BEED Gen Ed)
- Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd)
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- Major in English (BSEd Engl)
- Major in Filipino (BSEd Fil)
- Major in Mathematics (BSEd Mat)
- Major in Social Studies (BSEd SS)
- Major in Music, Arts, PE and Health (BSEd MAPEH)
- Major in Biological Sciences (BSEd Biol Sc)
- Major in Physical Sciences (BSEd Phys Sc)
Graduate Studies
Saint Louis University also offers graduate study programs:[4]
School of Accountancy and Business Management
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- Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PHD MGMT)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Accountancy (MSAC)
- Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA)
- Master of Science in Public Management (MSPM)
School of Computing and Information Sciences
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- Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
School of Engineering & Architecture
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- Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering
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- Major in Environmental Engineering
- Major in Urban Planning
- Major in Informatics
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- Master of Engineering Program (MEP)
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- Major in Chemical Engineering (MEP ChE)
- Major in Electrical Engineering (MEP EE)
- Major in Electronics Engineering (MEP ElE)
- Major in Industrial Engineering (MEP IE)
- Major in Mechanical Engineering (MEP ME)
- Master of Arts in Environmental and Habitat Planning (MA EHP)
- Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MS EnvE)
- Master of Science in Management Engineering (MSME)
School of Humanities
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- Master of Arts in Philosophy (MA PHILO)
- Master of Arts in Religious Studies (MA RELG STDS)
- Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling (MS GUID & COUNS)
- Master of Science in Psychology (MS PSYCH)
School of Natural Sciences
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- Doctor of Philosophy in Biology (PHD BIOL)
- Master in Biological Sciences (MBS)
- Master in Biology (MS Biol), with majors in Plant Biology, Animal Biology and Microbial Biology
- Master in Environmental Science (MES)
- Master of Science in Environmental and Conservation Biology (MSECB)
- Master of Science in Pharmacy (MS PHARM)
- Master of Science in Medical Technology (MS MT)
- Master in Public Health (MPH)
School of Nursing
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- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
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- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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- Major in Adult Health Nursing
- Major in Community Health Nursing
- Major in Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
- Major in Maternal & Child Health Nursing
- Major in Nursing Administration
School of Teacher Education
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- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management (PHDEM)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education (PHLED)
- Master of Arts in Special Education (MA SPED)
- Master of Arts in Educational Management (MAEM)
- Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed)
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- Major in Early Childhood Education (MA-ECED)
- Major in Filipino Education (MAFIL)
- Major in Language Education (MALED)
- Major in Mathematics Education (MAMED)
- Major in Science Education (MESED)
- Master of Science in Physical Education & Sports (MSPES)
- Master in Library and Information Technology (MALIT)
Accreditation
SLU is one among only ten Private Higher Education Institutions nationwide with Autonomous Status. The status was renewed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the period November 15, 2007 to November 14, 2012.
The programs offered by the different colleges are accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). Several colleges were given distinctive awards by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)[5]:
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- School of Teacher Education - Center of Excellence for Teacher Education
- School of Nursing - Center of Development for Nursing Education
- School of Engineering and Architecture - Centers of Development for Chemical, Civil, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering and CHED Pilot Center for Graduate Program in Engineering
- School of Accountancy and Business Management - Centers of Development for Accountancy & Entrepreneurship Education
- School of Natural Sciences - CHED Pilot Center for Graduate Program in Biology.
- School of Information & Computing Sciences - Center of Development for Information Technology.
High School
Saint Louis University - Laboratory High School ( SLU-LHS )
Formerly Saint Louis University - Boys' High School, SLU-LHS started out coed in 2003. Originally from the Gonzaga building, it is now located in Navy Base.
Elementary
Saint Louis University - Laboratory Elementary School (SLU-LES) is located in Gen. Luna St., Baguio City. The elementary campus is just beside the college campus thus making some buildings of the former be used by College of Education (Gonzaga Building). Fr. Ghisleen De Vos Building and Fr. William Brasseur Building are used by the grade school pupils.
Student Publication
White & Blue is SLU's official student publication. It is named after the color representation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to which the CICM is associated. It is run by college students from various courses, and is under the supervision of the publication adviser from the SLU administration. There are two annual publications:Sapientia, a black-and-white themed magazine tackling current and relevant events and a literary folio, Kuwaderno.
History
In 1907, the CICM Missionaries arrived in the Philippines, mandated by the Vatican to Christianize the northern part of the country.[6] The missionaries settled in Baguio because of its proximity to both Manila and the mountain province of Benguet beyond the Cordillera mountain range, that was home to numerous indigenous tribes. In 1911, Rev. Fr. Séraphin Devesse, CICM, founded a one-room elementary school in Baguio for ten local boys, naming the school the Saint Louis School . In 1915, the St. Louis School expanded becoming a vocational and trade school. In 1915 the school opened a secondary branch. In 1952, the combined efforts of Msgr. William Brasseur and Rev. Fr. Rafael Desmedt founded Saint Louis College, then consisting of three departments: Education, Liberal Arts, Commerce and Secretarial.[7] In 1955, the graduate-level programs of Saint Louis College were granted recognition, but the real turning point came on 13 May 1963, when Saint Louis College was conferred University status by the Philippine Government. The school started with only 75 students with Gerard Decaestecker, CICM, as the first rector. Other courses and further developments soon followed under the guidance of the following Rectors/Presidents:
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| Dates |
Rectors/Presidents |
| 1952-54 |
Gerard Decaestecker |
| 1954-62 |
Albert Van Overbeke |
| 1962-64 |
Gerard Linssen |
| 1964-76 |
Paul Zwaenepoel |
| 1976-83 |
Ghisleen De Vos |
| 1983-96 |
Joseph Van den Daelen |
| 1996–2005 |
Paul Van Parijs |
| 2005–present |
Jessie M. Hechanova |
Research
SLU's research units are as follows: Business Research Extension and Development (BREAD), Engineering Urban Planning Laboratory (EUPL), Environmental Research Laboratory (ERL), Information and Communications Technology Research Laboratory (ICTRL), Natural Sciences Research Unit (NSRU) and SLU Cordillera Research and Development Foundation (SLU-CRDF).[8]
International Affiliations
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CICM System of Schools
Other school campus include:
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- Saint Louis College, San Fernando City, La Union
- University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City
- Saint Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
- Saint Louis School College- Cebu, Mandaue City, Cebu
- Maryhurst Seminary, Baguio City
- Maryhill School of Theology, Quezon City
- Maryshore Seminary, Bacolod City
Notable Students and Alumni
Academe
- Atty.Marvic Leonen , Dean, UP College of Law
Business
- Noli Arzadon, CPA , Former President of Equitable PCI Bank
- Margie Pagdanganan, CPA' , Managing Director at Citibank N.A., Singapore
Politics
- Hon. Jesli A. Lapus,[12] Department of Education Secretary; Executive Board member of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Paris, France.
- Maximo B. Dalog\,[13] Governor of Mountain Province
- Artemio A. Galwan,[14] Mayor of La Trinidad, Benguet
- Eldred P. Tumbocon, Mayor of Umingan, Pangasinan
- Richard M. Camacho,[15] Mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan
=Entertainment
- Eric de Guia'[16] A Movie Director, Actor and Writer; aka Kidlat Tahimik
- Rustom Padilla,[17] TV/Movie Actor; aka Bebe Gandanghari
- Marky Cielo,[18] TV/Movie Actor; Starstruck Ultimate Male Survivor and Sole Survivor, TV/Singer; Mainstream Folk Artist
References
- ^ Saint Louis University Saint Louis University Official Website
- ^ University Population
- ^ http://www.slu.edu.ph/academics/
- ^ Saint Louis University Graduate Studies
- ^ CHED
- ^ CICM Missionaries
- ^ CICM Missionaries
- ^ SLU research
- ^ Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning
- ^ International Federation of Catholic Universities
- ^ International Association of University Presidents
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3]
- ^ [4]
- ^ [5]
- ^ [6]
- ^ Marky Cielo
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College of Cebu Mandaue City, Cebu
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College San Fernando City,
La Union
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University Baguio City
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Saint Mary's
University Bayombong,
Nueva Vizcaya
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University of
Saint Louis Tuguegarao,
Cagayan
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Theology Quezon City
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Seminary Baguio City
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Maryshore
Seminary Bacolod City
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